Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb held a meeting with the Chinese Deputy Head of Mission to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in economic development, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), law and order, technology transfer, environmental protection, healthcare and education.
During the meeting, Marriyum Aurangzeb said Pakistan-China relations extended beyond traditional diplomacy and were rooted in longstanding ties of trust, friendship and mutual affection across generations.
She described CPEC as a historic milestone in bilateral relations and credited former prime minister Nawaz Sharif with playing a key role in advancing the project.
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The senior minister said the Punjab government, under
The senior minister said the Punjab government, under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, had set a target of achieving a business-friendly economic transformation by 2029.
She said a comprehensive strategy was being developed to boost exports, encourage value addition and attract investment to the province.
Discussing environmental cooperation, Marriyum Aurangzeb announced that an international-level air quality conference would be organised next year in collaboration with China.
She said the provincial government had increased
She said the provincial government had increased the number of air quality monitoring stations to 69 and aimed to expand the network to 100.
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The minister said Punjab was implementing year-round measures to combat smog, drawing on Beijing’s experience in tackling air pollution.
She said the government was focusing on environmentally friendly technologies and effective monitoring systems, while promoting the use of super seeders and balers to discourage farmers from burning crop residues.
Efforts were also underway to introduce modern methods
Efforts were also underway to introduce modern methods of converting agricultural waste into economically useful re
Marriyum Aurangzeb said the provincial government was promoting green energy and electric mobility under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
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She described the provision of 100,000 electric motorcycles to students as an important initiative aimed at encouraging environmentally friendly transport.
Highlighting healthcare reforms, the senior minister said work
Highlighting healthcare reforms, the senior minister said work was underway to improve cancer treatment facilities and establish district-level cancer centres in Lahore, Multan and Sargodha.
She said reforms in the health and education sectors remained among the provincial government’s key priorities.
The Chinese Deputy Head of Mission appreciated Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s efforts to strengthen Pakistan-China cooperation and said Punjab offered considerable opportunities for joint development projects.
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Marriyum Aurangzeb thanked the Chinese diplomat for the visit and the assurance of continued cooperation.
